Public Safety Commission - November 12, 2026

The City of Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission held its regular meeting on November 12, 2026. Staff reviewed rules and permitted locations for sidewalk and mobile food vendors, including permit, health approval, safety setback, operating-hour, and enforcement requirements. Department budget status was also discussed: Animal Care and Control reported an adopted budget of $1,498,426 and a remaining balance of $841,676.95, with encumbrances explained as funds committed for expected costs. Police reported spending at 48% of its budget and dispatch at 52%; additional costs are anticipated with new officer hires and equipment. The police department’s Office of Traffic Safety grant was renewed effective October 1 to fund traffic-enforcement activity, including holiday mobilizations; no grant amount was stated.

Monthly reports covered animal-care outcomes, code enforcement (including 32 citations totaling $27,200), police calls and crime trends, and community outreach. Staff said code enforcement may hire a contractor for property cleanup when necessary, subject to an abatement warrant, but no cleanup contract or vendor selection was proposed. The commission approved the agenda unanimously; no procurement awards, purchasing approvals, or spending motions were identified.